1997 Jaguar Vanden Plas

my car engine turns over good but does not start it has run perfectly for 30000 miles except acouple times ihave felt aslight hesitation and once before it failed to start right up. That time iheld the accelerator down and it started after a few turns. Now it does not start bot ican smell gas.I loosened fuel line at rail and iand turned ignition on. It sprayed out with good pressure. Ihave used 2 code readers both gave gave code, P13BO, ONE READER SAID IGNITION FAULT but both said they diagnostics were not in their library. Ialso dont know for sure how to check tthe crank sensor or the resistance value

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Tuesday, January 12th, 2010 AT 2:34 PM

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DAVE H

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P1380 is VCT malfunction (Variable Cam Timing) ... I would start by checking or replacing the CMP (camshaft position sensor) .. I would then check the CKP (crankshaft position sensor)

IGNITION SYSTEM
Ignition timing and spark distribution are controlled by ECM according to sensor inputs. Ignition timing is controlled primarily as a function of engine load and speed. Engine load is sensed by Mass Airflow (MAF) sensor. Engine speed is sensed by a Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor. The ECM processes inputs from the sensors and accesses ignition timing from the ignition timing strategy. Individual ignition coils are located above each spark plug. ECM incorporates the primary circuit for each coil and provides switching for each primary circuit. The correct firing sequence and timing of the ignition coils is determined by ECM from cylinder synchronization input provided by the Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor.

Using scan tool, read DTCs. If DTC P0340 is present, turn ignition off. Ensure CMP sensor harness and connectors are not damaged and connections are okay. Repair as necessary. If harness and connectors are okay, go to next step.
Ensure CMP sensor is installed correctly. Repair as necessary. Check for damaged CMP sensor. Replace as necessary. If CMP sensor is okay, clear DTCs. Turn ignition off and then on. Read DTCs. If DTC P0340 is not present, repair is complete. If DTC P0340 is present, replace PCM.

Using scan tool, read DTCs. If DTC P0336 is present, turn ignition off. Ensure CKP sensor harness and connectors are not damaged and connections are okay. Repair as necessary. If harness and connectors are okay, go to next step.
Check for damaged CKP sensor reluctor ring on crankshaft. Repair as necessary. If reluctor ring is okay, check for magnetic debris on reluctor ring. Repair as necessary. If reluctor ring is okay, replace CKP sensor. Clear DTCs. Turn ignition off and then on. Read DTCs. If DTC P0336 is not present, repair is complete. If DTC P0336 is present, replace PCM.